The Old Academy Now at the Top

Xue Shou spoke for a while, then picked up the teacup before him and took a sip. After setting it down, he pushed it toward Chen Chuan.

Chen Chuan reached out to catch it and discovered that a thread of mental power lingered at the point of contact.

"This contains some information about the 'Aspect of the Gods.' Even if you do not follow this path, you can still study it and gain an understanding of the Aspect of the Gods. You may encounter opponents of this kind in the future."

Chen Chuan sensed it briefly, then looked up. "Thank you, Teacher Xue."

Teacher Xue said, "It's nothing. Principal Yao has probably reported your situation already. In a few days, people from the Da Shun National Fighter Council should come looking for you. Well, it is an organization established by the state to coordinate and communicate with Fighters. They will have you sign some binding agreements and confirm your personal stance.

"No matter what stance you show, whether you stand with the state or with the companies, it has little to do with them. They are merely responsible for acting as intermediaries. But you need to be careful with the binding agreement itself."

His expression became more solemn. "This agreement is bound by an Esoteric Sect Ritual. Once you sign it, do your best not to violate it, or it will harm you. If the circumstances are serious, some losses may be irreparable.

"Do you know why the Municipal Council feared you so much a few days ago? Because not signing an agreement meant you were completely unrestricted by the ritual, and you also held an Infinite Defense Certificate. That meant that if you acted without restraint, even killing them would leave you with no apparent liability, provided you could